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Ryanair’s Chief Executive Michael O’Leary received a negative result from the UK Competition Commission (UKCC) today as he was told to reduce his minority 29.8% stake in Aer Lingus to 5%. The UKCC claimed that such a stake in Aer Lingus had led or may be expected to lead to a substantial lessening of competition on routes between the UK and Ireland. Michael had been expecting this result but said in a statement that he plans to challenge the commission’s decision. On the other hand, Aer Lingus’ Chairman Colm Barrington welcomed the outcome as he said it was unacceptable that the airline’s main competitor was allowed to remain on it’s share register.

Whether you plan to fly Aer Lingus or Ryanair, finding the right travel insurance is a must. At Paddy Compare you can compare travel insurance in Ireland with just one form. If you are planning a quick break, a family holiday or simply on business, it is important to ensure you have the right travel insurance policy. Travel insurance covers you against accidents, delays, loss of baggage and much more. Therefore compare travel insurance at Paddy Compare today.

Ireland has seen a 30% rise in the amount of people moving to Australia in the last six years. Some leave for the permanent summer, others for work or adventure and some seek a better way of life. Irish emigrants are also attracted by the booming economy as over 40,000 Irish people journey to Australia for work every year. Many use the popular 457 temporary work visa and hope to find a job in the mines of Western Australia. Yes, there are many success stories, but many others struggle to secure work and run out of money before returning home.

The Embassy of Ireland to Australia and New Zealand strongly urge any potential travelers to thoroughly research their trip, plan ahead and seek detailed online advice. It is also important to have the right qualifications and travel insurance. Finding cheap travel insurance is easy with Paddy Compare. Simply enter the details of your trip and instantly compare travel insurance quotes from across Ireland. After-all Australia is ranked the world’s happiest nation. So why not see what all the fuss is about, book your trip and get travel insurance quotes at Paddy Compare today.

Baggage handlers striking in Brussels is resulting in some disruption for Irish travellers this week, as around 20,000 pieces of luggage are stranded at Belgium’s largest hub.

The four-day protest has resulted in a backlog of luggage that will take some time to clear, and those who have flown into or out of the airport may have to wait for another few days before their belongings are returned.

Travelling is stressful at the best of times, but nervous passengers may become even more anxious due to events like these. Paddy Compare can be used to compare travel insurance from specialist insurance brokers across Ireland. Travel insurance will provide peace of mind when travelling in the case of any delays, cancellations or lost baggage. Try Paddy Compare for an insurance quote today!

Two Irish adventurers have returned from Russia’s largest lake, following 26 days of traversing the ice cap in -30 degrees. Lake Baikal is the world’s largest frozen lake. At 640km in length, it’s visible from space and it holds around 20% of the world’s fresh water.

Mike O’Shea from Dingle, Co. Kerry, and Clare O’Leary from Brandon, Co. Cork have set themselves the challenge of crossing all the main ice caps by 2016, termed their “Ice Project”.

Frozen adventures aren’t the typical holiday for Irish residents, but Paddy Compare can help you compare the entire travel insurance market with just one form. So for single or multitrip insurance for your holiday, business trip or weekend getaway from Ireland, try our holiday insurance comparison service today!

The number of trips to Ireland has risen in the three months to February this year, Central Statistics Office figures report.

North American residents make up the bulk of the increase, with a rise of 10%; equivalent to almost 15,000 additional visitors compared to this time last year. Trips by residents in Europe grew by 5.7% and trips here from other areas jumped over 15%.

If this news is tempting you to make a short trip to America, Europe, or a bit closer to home, then you should check out Paddy Compare’s travel insurance comparison service. Just entering a few simple details could lead you on your way to cheaper insurance for you and your family!

Ryanair is in the process of trying to convince the European Commission that a €694 million takeover of Aer Lingus would not lead to a monopoly of the Irish airline market.

The acquisition of Aer Lingus has long been seen as a personal ambition of O’Leary’s, topping his transformation of a one-plane airline in 1985, into one of Europe’s largest with over 300.

Aer Lingus currently operates 45 aircraft.

The deal would see Flybe taking charge of 43 Ryanair routes, and the newly created Flybe Ireland would operate from bases in Dublin and Cork.

Thousands of passengers each day make use of air travel between major airports in Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Galway, Sligo and Waterford, and onwards to the UK and beyond.

Paddy Compare offers travel insurance for all types of travel. Carefully selected products can provide a cost effective way of ensuring that you will be covered for all of your holiday, business and personal travel needs.

Ireland held their early lead despite a strong second half by Wales in today’s 6 Nations opener in Cardiff. Ireland’s 30-22 win was made possible with Brian O’Driscoll’s return, following injury last season.

O’Driscoll, 34, notched his 26th RBS 6 Nations try and later admitted that revenge was sweet, following Ireland’s history with the Welsh.

Ireland’s campaign continues next Sunday, when the side will face top-of-the-table England, at home. Sunday 24th February will see Declan Kidney’s boys travelling to Murrayfield for a crucial fixture with Scotland.

If you are fortunate enough to be supporting the team at their away fixtures, travel insurance may be crucial for any unforeseen issues with your travel from Dublin. With Paddy Compare, you are just one form away from receiving the best deal.

Are you feeling the January blues? Back to work and into the same old routine? Well why not book a holiday and take advantage of some cheap travel insurance at the same time.

The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation recently confirmed that last year alone 6.5 million people travelled to Ireland. Trends showed a growth of 2% in visitors from mainland Europe and North America, but a fall of 100,000 visiting from Britain.

The central statistics office revealed that they saw a 1.5% increase to 2,075,000 Irish people making overseas journeys in 2012. This therefore reduced the number of Irish domestic holidays by 0.3% to 4.2 million.

Minister for Tourism Leo Varadkar backed up the statistics by suggesting that despite the poor Irish weather and the troubled economy, tourism in 2013 seems to moving in a positive direction.

So whether you plan to travel abroad or take advantage of some of Ireland’s local attractions, Paddy Compare can help. It doesn’t matter if you need a family travel policy, multi-trip policy, adventure sports cover or are planning a back packing holiday. Use Paddy Compare, get a travel quote, find cheap travel insurance and save €€€ to spend on your holiday.

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